He points to a growing literature on how humor reduces stress and tension in the classroom, improves retention of information, and promotes creative understanding. (edutopia.org)
This is because it helps develop «episodic memories» which allow them connect their learning to work, thereby generating stimuli that facilitate better retention of information. (elearningindustry.com)
Deep processing leads to higher level of retention of information. (elearningindustry.com)